• Complex Social Worker - La Jolla - Trauma

    Scripps Health (San Diego, CA)


    *This is a full time (M-F, 7am-3:30pm) position in the Trauma unit at Scripps Memorial La Jolla.*

     

    Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations.

     

    *Why join Scripps Health?*

    /AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:/

    At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

    * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

    * Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.

    * Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.

    * Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.

    * We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

    * Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

    We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Complex Social Worker who will take the lead on:

    • LPS conservatorship patients

    • Psychological hearings

    • PTSD screenings and referral

     

    Our diverse team is dedicated to serving the community with the highest quality of care. The primary focus isassessment and discharge planning, complex case/care coordination and provision of individual and group psychoeducational counseling.

     

    • New employees will experience a friendly and supportive environment where a positive attitude and teamwork are valued.

     

    Our leadership is hands-on and very engaged with our staff and patients

    Required:

    * Master's degree in Social Work, OR Marriage & Family Therapy (MSW or MFT)

    * 1-3 recent (within the last 3 years) of experience in a healthcare setting removing psychological barriers to improve client health

    * Content knowledge of LPS processes including involuntary detainment and the mental health conservatorship processes is required.

    * Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW or LMFT

    * BLS (American Heart Assoc.)

    * Discharge experience

    Preferred:

    * Bilingual and proficient in electronic health record.

    * Trauma and Mental Health experience

    * 3-5 years experience in healthcare setting

    * Discharge planning experience with knowledge of local resources to ensure safe discharges

    * Completion of Supervision Training for ASW

    **Job:** **Social Services*

    **Organization:** **Scripps La Jolla Hospital*

    **Title:** *Complex Social Worker - La Jolla - Trauma*

    **Location:** *Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA*

    **Requisition ID:** *252004010*